Guitar Lessons & Articles
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The Quick Guide to Barre Chords and Beyond
Barre chords are almost a rite of passage after learning all the open chords. I see a lot of beginners…
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Shred Guitar Secrets: 3NPS Meets 4NPS
Earlier this month we looked at 4NPS (four-note-per-string) scales as used by the likes of Allan Holdsworth in this article.…
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An Introduction to the 4NPS Scale System
I first saw this on Allan Holdsworth’s REH DVD, where he recommends learning scales using four notes per string instead…
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Defining Your Sound: Minor Scales
Getting your head around intervals is a great way to start to take melodic control of your solos i.e. choosing…
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Modes: How to Use Parent Scales
One of the most challenging things about learning to use modes is crafting your licks and runs to bring out…
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3NPS or CAGED? Why Not Combine Them?
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’ll know I’m not a huge fan of the CAGED System. Its…